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08-06-2008, 08:11 AM
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my instant economy reading is in gal per hr. how do i get it back to mpg? thanks dave
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08-06-2008, 08:11 AM
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my instant economy reading is in gal per hr. how do i get it back to mpg? thanks dave
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08-06-2008, 10:16 AM
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Dave: we know that pressing both mode and trip buttons at the same time toggles the MPH to KPH. Perhaps you can try that when your trip computer choice is "instant" to see if that will toggle back to mpg. Personally, I find the instant mpg display to be meaningless and annoying. Have you tried "average" instead?
Sorry I don't have a definitive answer for your question.
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08-06-2008, 12:58 PM
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thanks edgray, ill try that.
i know the mpg display isn't accurate but it's better than lookin at gal per hr.
i run a big vacume gauge in the dash and its fun to use the two together. keeps ya busy on the interstate.
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08-06-2008, 05:13 PM
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Interesting question; on my MH, I wasn't aware that I could control the setting. As long as my MH is moving, or for a short period of time when first stopped, it shows MPG. After a short period of time it, it switches to gallons per hour but as soon as I drive off, the computer again switches to MPG.
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08-07-2008, 01:22 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">After a short period of time it, it switches to gallons per hour </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thats is news to me, if your ignition switch is "on accy".", it then should monitor generater fuel burn, correct?.. I guess Genny fuel burn is rather slow, at least compared the 8.1, but something to "play with"...rgr...
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08-07-2008, 12:16 PM
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Roger, don't think the generator fuel flow is monitored by the Actia dash unit. 
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08-07-2008, 12:25 PM
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Most estimates for Generator fuel burn is 7/10 of a gal per hour
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08-07-2008, 02:37 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Roger, don't think the generator fuel flow is monitored by the Actia dash unit. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually, I dont think any fuel flow is monitored by the dash .(correct me if Im wrong,.Pity, It wouldn't be too hard, but $$ rule the day.....rgr...
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08-08-2008, 03:41 PM
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found several more problems with the IP. its a basket case IMHO. when i sold my 04 W/H n bought the 07 i hoped they had solved these kind of problems. doesn't say much for the industry. W/H included. got one of those automatic awnings too. thats another joke. ok, now you guys can sound off about how wonderfull it realy is. i took it in today n i hope the tech? will at least know the bow from the stern. happy trails
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08-10-2008, 06:34 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rgrstndgby:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">After a short period of time it, it switches to gallons per hour </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thats is news to me, if your ignition switch is "on accy".", it then should monitor generater fuel burn, correct?.. I guess Genny fuel burn is rather slow, at least compared the 8.1, but something to "play with"...rgr... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
My fuel mpg or gallons per hour reading is only the 8.1L engine when running; nothing to do with the generator. I assume the display just lets you know what rate of fuel you are burning while 'idleing' (gallons per hour) and when you are driving (mpg).
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